}}{{tnr}}'''Robert K. Sweeney''' (b. May 29, 1949) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[New York State Assembly]], representing District 11 since 1989.

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}}{{tnr}}'''Robert K. Sweeney''' (b. May 29, 1949) is a [[Democratic]] member of the [[New York State Assembly]], representing District 11. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election in March 1988.

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Sweeney's professional experience is as a certified municipal clerk for the Village of Lindenhurst.

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==Biography==

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Sweeney earned his B.A. from Adelphi University and his MPA from Charles William Post Campus, Long Island University.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=4400 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sweeney]</ref> His professional experience includes working as a certified municipal clerk for the Village of Lindenhurst.

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Sweeney earned a BA from Adelphi University and a MPA from Charles William Post Campus, Long Island University.<ref>[http://votesmart.org/bio.php?can_id=4400 Project Vote Smart - Rep. Sweeney]</ref>

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==Committee assignments==

==Committee assignments==

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:: ''See also: [[New York State Assembly elections, 2012]]''

:: ''See also: [[New York State Assembly elections, 2012]]''

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Sweeney ran in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[New York State Assembly elections, 2012|New York State Assembly]] District 11. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the [[Working Families Party]] and [[Independence Party of New York State]] tickets. He defeated [[Rashad Cureton]] in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012. <ref>[http://www.elections.ny.gov:8080/reports/rwservlet?cmdkey=whofiled ''State of New York, State Board of Elections'', Candidate Petition List, retrieved August 15, 2012.]</ref><ref>[http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/elections/local/results?g=nyAssembly&state=NY ''ABC News,'' "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012]</ref>

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Sweeney ran in the [[State legislative elections, 2012|2012 election]] for [[New York State Assembly elections, 2012|New York State Assembly]] District 11. He ran unopposed in the Democratic primary on September 13, 2012. He also ran on the [[Working Families Party]] and [[Independence Party of New York State]] tickets. He defeated [[Rashad Cureton]] in the general election which took place on November 6, 2012.<ref>[http://www.elections.ny.gov:8080/reports/rwservlet?cmdkey=whofiled ''State of New York, State Board of Elections'', Candidate Petition List, retrieved August 15, 2012.]</ref><ref>[http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/elections/local/results?g=nyAssembly&state=NY ''ABC News,'' "New York unofficial 2012 primary election results," accessed September 13, 2012]</ref>

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Sweeney ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated [[Brett Robinson]] (R) in the general election on November 2.<ref>[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/new-york/state-legislature New York Times NY state legislative election results]</ref> In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the [[Independence Party of New York State]], and [[Working Families Party]].

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Sweeney ran unopposed in the September 14 Democratic primary. He defeated [[Brett Robinson]] (R) in the general election on November 2.<ref>[http://elections.nytimes.com/2010/results/new-york/state-legislature ''New York Times,'' "NY state legislative election results," accessed February 11, 2014]</ref> In addition to running on the Democratic ticket, he was also listed as a candidate of the [[Independence Party of New York State]], and [[Working Families Party]].

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===2008===

===2008===

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On November 4, 2008 Sweeney won re-election to the [[New York State Assembly]], District 11, defeating opponent James McDonaugh (R).

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On November 4, 2008, Sweeney won re-election to the [[New York State Assembly]], District 11, defeating opponent James McDonaugh (R).

Sweeney raised $80,940 for his campaign while McDonaugh raised $0.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_election_results.phtml?s=NY&y=2008#results_summary_H ''Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in New York'']</ref>

Sweeney raised $80,940 for his campaign while McDonaugh raised $0.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/state_election_results.phtml?s=NY&y=2008#results_summary_H ''Follow the Money's report 2008 Campaign donations in New York'']</ref>

In 2010, Sweeney received $82,226 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/grid.phtml?s=NY&y=2010&#fC Follow the Money - 2010 contributions]</ref>

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In 2010, Sweeney received $82,226 in campaign donations. The top contributors are listed below.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/grid.phtml?s=NY&y=2010&#fC ''followthemoney.org'', "2010 contributions," accessed December 23, 2013]</ref>

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===2008===

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In 2008, a year in which Sweeney was up for re-election, he collected $80,940 in donations.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=96146 2008 contributions to Robert Sweeney]</ref>

In 2008, a year in which Sweeney was up for re-election, he collected $80,940 in donations.<ref>[http://www.followthemoney.org/database/StateGlance/candidate.phtml?c=96146 2008 contributions to Robert Sweeney]</ref>

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Robert K. Sweeney (b. May 29, 1949) is a Democratic member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 11. He was first elected to the chamber in a special election in March 1988.

Biography

Sweeney earned his B.A. from Adelphi University and his MPA from Charles William Post Campus, Long Island University.[1] His professional experience includes working as a certified municipal clerk for the Village of Lindenhurst.

Committee assignments

2013-2014

At the beginning of the 2013 legislative session, Sweeney served on the following committees:

Campaign donors

Comprehensive donor information for Robert Sweeney is available dating back to 1998. Based on available campaign finance records, Robert Sweeney raised a total of $534,671 during that time period. This information was last updated on September 24, 2013.[6]